1. How to Clean the B1160 / B1160w Dell Laser Printers

If print quality issues occur or if you use your printer in a dusty environment, cleaning the printer regularly will help to keep it in the best printing condition and prolong the printer’s life.

Warning:

Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvents, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet.

If your printer or the surrounding area is contaminated with toner, we recommend you use a cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it. If you use a vacuum cleaner, toner can blow in the air and may be harmful to you.

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the printer clears and reduces these problems.

3. How to Clean the Inside of the B1160 / B1160w Dell Laser Printers

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. This buildup can cause print quality issues, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside of the printer clears and reduces these issues (Figure 1 & 2).

If your printer has a power switch, turn the power switch off before cleaning the printer.

It is recommended that only Dell Branded toner, drums, transfer rollers or other consumables are used in our laser printers. Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party consumables.